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EF57 FYM

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,531 mi
Last recorded90,531 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 FYM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 90,531 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 90,517 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible XENON LAMPS FITTETD (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible XENON LAMPS FITTED (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Body component likely to become detached AFTERMARKET SPOILER LIKLY TO BECOME DETACHED (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 87,340 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 85,232 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 72,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear second reverse lamp in op

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,245 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 65,536 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 56,661 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 49,576 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 42,478 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 35,173 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 29,033 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,745 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,398 miles

N/S side skirt damaged

n/s/front jacking block missing

n/s/front tyre worn on edges

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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EF57 FYM is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2007 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 68,053 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF57 FYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF57 FYM registered?

EF57 FYM is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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